Ishmael 92 Posted July 11, 2014 Dude that's sweeeeeeeeet! Where can I get one? EDIT: found their website. 8 bills! Welp, if my fifty fathoms never arrives I'll put that money toward it. Best homage I've seen yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arism 26 Posted July 11, 2014 Patina. Don't know if I have said it before but gladly say again, Arism, I love this Space- Dweller! So rare. Never see one come up for sale either. Wasn't this only released in Japan? Not sure where I heard or read that. Cheers Kcore, your compliments are much appreciated In the words of Hodinkee; "...produced in EXTREMELY limited quantities, and only in Japan, and only on a trial-basis. Inspired by the Mercury astronauts' first visit to Japan in 1963, the watch was only produced as a test. If the watch was a commercial success, Rolex would then go ahead and re-brand the Explorer as the Space-Dweller for the Japanese market. Needless to say, it was not a success and very few of the Space-Dwellers ever made into the open market. The Explorer was chosen to commemorate the astronauts' visit because they were (at the time) considered the world's greatest explorers." There are a few other Space-Dwellers around these parts; J.Eric and LHOOQ come to mind. They do occasionally pop up on M2M but as they are usually franken projects, most owners are unwilling to part with them. If I ever choose to sell, you'll be first on my list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T222 0 Posted July 11, 2014 ... toke my Beach Buggy and my DSSD for a quick spin on the beach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted July 11, 2014 Dude that's sweeeeeeeeet! Where can I get one? EDIT: found their website. 8 bills! Welp, if my fifty fathoms never arrives I'll put that money toward it. Best homage I've seen yet! Thanks! I bought it from Houndoggie on M2M section. He gave me a good deal vs. the new one. He ended up with the Noob rep I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ishmael 92 Posted July 11, 2014 Dude that's sweeeeeeeeet! Where can I get one? EDIT: found their website. 8 bills! Welp, if my fifty fathoms never arrives I'll put that money toward it. Best homage I've seen yet! Thanks! I bought it from Houndoggie on M2M section. He gave me a good deal vs. the new one. He ended up with the Noob rep I think. Ya that's the plan for me at the moment. All paid up with Toro for one. But there's a huge waiting list I guess so if he has to refund me, I'll be going that direction. How's the lume? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellistyle1 0 Posted July 12, 2014 Patina. Beautiful! Ed Arism—what did you do to the dial to get that effect? Or is it the photo that ages it further? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kcore 0 Posted July 12, 2014 Patina. Don't know if I have said it before but gladly say again, Arism, I love this Space- Dweller! So rare. Never see one come up for sale either. Wasn't this only released in Japan? Not sure where I heard or read that. Cheers Kcore, your compliments are much appreciated In the words of Hodinkee; "...produced in EXTREMELY limited quantities, and only in Japan, and only on a trial-basis. Inspired by the Mercury astronauts' first visit to Japan in 1963, the watch was only produced as a test. If the watch was a commercial success, Rolex would then go ahead and re-brand the Explorer as the Space-Dweller for the Japanese market. Needless to say, it was not a success and very few of the Space-Dwellers ever made into the open market. The Explorer was chosen to commemorate the astronauts' visit because they were (at the time) considered the world's greatest explorers." There are a few other Space-Dwellers around these parts; J.Eric and LHOOQ come to mind. They do occasionally pop up on M2M but as they are usually franken projects, most owners are unwilling to part with them. If I ever choose to sell, you'll be first on my list Now that's a list I want on, thank you, thank you!!! Your Space-Dweller would be well cherished. That I can promise. Paying a compliment to such a thing of beauty is a pleasure and as such, to the owner is a simple matter of, "tibi dominus corporis mei sum!" ( i tip my hat to you sir!) I thought I recalled the Space-Dweller made for the Japanese market and thank you for the complete back story. so interesting and a great piece of Rolex history & trivia too. Keep posting pics of this beauty so I know it still exists Yes, yes I know, totally kissing-up, but for that Space-Dweller, no prob! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MNaji89 0 Posted July 12, 2014 Dinner with some greens Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UmpaHimself 222 Posted July 12, 2014 Nice Richard. I'm wearing this: And playing this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MNaji89 0 Posted July 12, 2014 Not a fan of breitlings! But this is beautiful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave47 6,484 Posted July 12, 2014 It's Friday -- the official start of the weekend!! R & R for all who still have to labor (or labour). Today, my fav. Rolex of all: 16613LG (I believe) w/ an A 2836 heart. If I had the gen, I'd probably sell most of my other reps to wear the (now) 116613 all the time. Love it! dave: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yawn 122 Posted July 12, 2014 The quest is over... Halleluja - does this mean a quieter time for the rest of us? Perhaps you can now focus on refining lists? Beautiful Pam! SOSF today for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abat 0 Posted July 12, 2014 For Saturday, starting with the Tag then the TC sub for this evening Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
